Books: Elvis Music FAQ, by Mike Eder (2013)
It goes without saying Elvis Presley changed the world — which is why, six decades on, his presence and influence remain as visible as the sun in the sky. You May Also Like: No related posts.
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(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Sea Song” (1977)
“Sea Song,” while not bursting out in the style that would mature on the next Group release, did extend one of Metheny’s signatures, that of the long-form melodic story, introduced in fragments. You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon – ‘Sea Change’ (2020) Pat Metheny – ‘From This Place’ (2020) LyleRead More
Something Else! sneak peek: Van Morrison, “Into the Mystic [Take 11]” from Moondance Box Set (2013)
As Warner Bros. gets set to release a sprawling five-disc reissue of Van Morrison’s breakthrough Moondance, here’s a chance to hear one of its tastiest extras — an alternate take on “Into the Mystic.” You May Also Like: Pearl Harbor and the Explosions – ‘Pearl Harbor and the Explosions’ (1979;Read More
Flash featuring Peter Banks – ‘In Public’ (2013): Something Else! sneak peek
‘In Public’ is live Flash project that co-founding Yes guitarist Peter Banks was working on at the time of his death, completed by George “The Miz” Mizer.
The Police, Talking Heads, the Velvet Underground, Television, the Stooges, MC5, Blondie – CBGB (2013)
The irony, of course, was that Hilly Kristal originally wanted to open a roots-rocking Bowery bar — thus, the name: CBGB, which stood for “country, bluegrass and blues.” Lucky for us, that’s not how it turned out. You May Also Like: Chris Frantz – ‘Remain in Love: Talking Heads, TomRead More
‘It gave you chills’: Stephen Kalinich on key deep cut from the Beach Boys’ Made in California
Stephen Kalinich goes inside one of the most intriguing rarities found on the Beach Boys’ new Made in California box set — a song he co-wrote with Brian Wilson in 1974, “California Feelin.’” You May Also Like: No related posts.
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Suite: II. Legend Of The Fountain” (1977)
In a style that would fully bloom years later with the emergence of Pat’s Pikasso guitar, “Suite: II. Legends Of The Fountain” has Metheny spinning up beautiful melodies and arpeggios supported by deep pedal tones and artificial harmonics. You May Also Like: Pat Metheny Discovered Bold New Machine-Aided Freedoms WithRead More
On Second Thought: Liverpool Express – The Best Of Liverpool Express (2002)
Coming to be in 1975, Liverpool Express features lead singer and bassist Billy Kinsley, who enjoyed much success throughout Europe 10 years earlier with the Merseybeats. You May Also Like: Shane Parish – ‘Liverpool’ (2022)
Almost Hits: Bachman-Turner Overdrive, “Blue Collar” (1973)
Right now, somewhere in a restaurant kitchen, or an auto shop, there is a greasy, beat-up boombox duct taped to a pole, and it is playing Bachman-Turner Overdrive. You May Also Like: ‘Bachman and Turner’ Resurrected the Spirit of Bachman-Turner Overdrive How Bachman-Turner Overdrive Pushed Back Against Prog With ‘NotRead More
Books: Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, by Alyn Shipton (2013)
Harry Nilsson is a legend to many musicians and connoisseurs of 1960s and ’70s rock music, but an enigma to the mainstream listening public. You May Also Like: Olympics Tribute with Velvet Underground, Eric Clapton, Harry Nilsson + others: Odd Couples
